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(EXT: BAJA, Mexico- Royal Flamingo Hotel- Room 207)

---Angel and Cruz sit at the small round table together, playing cards and drinking coffee, trying to pass time. Angel throws his cards down in frustration, saying he can't do it anymore.

"They said to make sure we were here before 5 PM yesterday- we did that. Why haven't we HEARD anything from em yet? It's been an entire 24 hours now and still....no contact....."

"I know you're frustrated Angel, I do man. But there's nothing we can do about it right now......these guys are in control of the situation. But that will change. Mark my words, it will change."

Angel tells Cruz that it had better change, because he's sick of every action in his life being dictated by someone else. Though it was something he had to deal with in prison, now that he's out, he says he wants no part of it and just wants to be with his family, including his daughter. Cruz promises him he'll have that opportunity, he just needs to be patient. Cruz re-iterates that they have to make contact with them, in order for their demands to be met. He says that the kidnapping is just a means to an ends, and as long as they think they're getting what they want, the kidnappers know it's in there best interest to keep Marta alive and well.

The phone rings. The two men look at it before Angel picks it up. "HELLO?"

"Ramirez? That you?"

"Yeah, it's me- where's my little girl? I want to talk to her....."

"Not so fast Ramirez, you'll be seeing her soon enough. Your little Marta is just fine- a feisty one, but we couldn't ask for a better hostage. Bobby and I - we're gonna kind of miss her. A real firecracker...."

"Don't you talk about my daughter like that....."

"Can it. Now listen up- there's a little restaurant about 2 miles down the road from you- Go there, eat your meal and await further instructions....."

"How-What restaurant? How do I know which...."

"Check the menu outside your door."

Cisco hangs up and Angel & Cruz retrieve the menu from the front door and head to the car.

(EXT: Capwell Enterprises)

---Angela throws open the door to her office and sits down angrily at her desk. Ted comes racing in behind her, asking what's wrong.

"What's WRONG? How can you even ask me that Ted..... You've been so distant since your mother died- we haven't made love in weeks. You won't talk to me- you completely shut me out, and all of a sudden you're jetting off to New York as if you don't have a care in the world?"

"It'll be good for me- good for us I think. I admit that everything you're saying is probably true. But it has nothing to do with you Angela, believe me. It's just something I'm going through...."

"That I can't help you with- do you know how frustrating that is? But that's not all it is- it's who you're turning to. First, it was Laken while she was in town. And now, now it's Lily it seems. Apologizing to her? Dancing with her so closely at the party, in front of your entire family? Do you have any idea how that made me feel? Like an outsider, like I didn't belong with my own husband at a party given by his family."

"It was nothing, Angela. You're really making too big a deal....."

"Oh I am, am I? Then what exactly was going on in her office yesterday, when I came down?"

Ted asks what she's talking about and Angela tells him she saw them flirting in her office- she saw him tickling her. Ted insists that they're just friends, as they were before. They weren't always a couple, which is partly why he feels so badly for hurting her. Angela reminds him just what Lily has tried to pull ever since the wedding and can't believe that he can't see through her. Ted tells her it's because there's nothing to see- he's the one who's trying to make amends- Lily has made no effort. Angela cannot believe that Ted can't see how manipulative Lily's become.

"What I can't believe is how you're acting- you know my mother just died and it's been rough on me. I don't need this Angela- I don't. Whatever animosity you and Lily have one another is between the two of you- don't involve me in it. As for the trip, yeah, I'd like some time away. Not just from you, but from everything, everyone- this could be good for me but all you can see is how it affects you. I'm sorry Angela, but it's not about you- Now I have to get going. I hope you'll do some serious thinking about your actions while I'm away!"

"MY actions?"

"Yeah, spying on me an Lily for starters..."

Angela is infuriated by his accusation and further bothered that he admitted that he does need time away from her, in addition to everyone else. She asks him if he plans on seeing Laken in New York and he's insulted that even crossed her mind, since it hadn't crossed his. He insists the trip is purely business, maybe some sight-seeing. Angela says that while he may act innocent, he's the one who pitted she & Lily against each other in the first place, and questions whether he enjoys it, since he seems to perpetuate it. Ted admits to having enough at that point and walks out of the office, slamming her door shut.

Lily is outside, getting ready to meet with Angela about Gina Jeans and asks Ted what's the matter. He tells her he doesn't have time to get into it- or he'll miss his flight to New York. Lily wishes him a safe trip and peeks in on Angela, who's obviously upset. Lily smiles.

(EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada- 24 Hour Chapel)

----Keith and Elizabeth come barreling into the chapel, looking for the minister. Keith tells Elizabeth to slow down and she says she'll do no such thing- they're taking care of this today. Keith says that she's sexy when she's determined. Elizabeth glares at him and begins repeatedly ringing the bell. Finally, the elderly woman who was throwing rice at them, Clara, appears.

"Can I help you........Oh, it's the newlyweds! You here to pick up the wedding photos?"

"What? Photos? No we're not here to pick up any photos- Where's your son?"

"Who?"

"The minister- your son, he's your son isn't he."

"Oh you must mean Clarance- he's napping right now, somethin I can help you with?"

Elizabeth tells her that it's Clarance she needs to speak with- she wants to see his license and qualifications. Clara says she has them right there and pulls them out, commenting that 1/2 the state of Nevada is licensed to perform wedding ceremonies. Elizabeth says that it can't be legal- or recognized in other states, but Clara says that everything in the business is legitimate. Clarence appears, rubbing his eyes, still donning his Elvis wig and dressed in a blue sequined jump suit. Elizabeth looks him up and down, appalled by his very presence.

"You. YOU! How could You do this to me? What have you done? What, do you just let anybody get married....?"

"Actually, miss, I did my best to talk you out of it, honest I did. Even the gentleman there, your groom...." Elizabeth shudders at the word "He even tried to talk some sense in ya. But you went on and on about some CC Cantwell, and how you was gonna show him- you mentioned him on the interview part of the DVD too- did ya see it? Pretty good camera work for $39.95...."

"My entire wedding cost under 40 dollars?"

"Yes Ma'am"

"I think I'm going to be sick....."

Elizabeth is adamant that the marriage cannot be legal but Clarence tells her otherwise. He tells her that legally, she and Keith are very much married. He offers that they could get an annulment, like one of his previous clients, Brittney somethingrather.....the genie in the bottle girl.

"An annulment. Of course. I guess that will have to do."

"I can see one problem with that, Lizzie-Bit!?"

"What's that? And don't CALL me that..."

"Well you can only get an annulment if that marriage wasn't consummated. And we.....well.....we definitely consummated. At least I did."

Elizabeth feels herself getting sick to her stomach as Keith, Clarence, and Clara have a good belly laugh at his joke.

(EXT: Capwell Enterprises)

----Lily walks into Angela's office and asks her how things are. Angela jumps out of her seat and begins to physically remove Lily from her office, saying she has nothing to say to her. Lily says that Ted had plenty to say to her at the party and the day before in her office. Lily gloats that Ted is waking up to who Angela really is and she couldn't be happier about it. Angela tells her that she isn't threatened, that though Ted is having a rough time, he still loves her and wants to be with her.

"Yes, he wants to be with you so badly that he's jetting off 5000 miles away for a week at a moment's notice. And to New York of all places- great city for lovers, no? But did he even invite you to go along?"

"He's going to be very busy, Lily...."

"I'm sure he is. After all, doesn't Laken Lockridge live in New York? I imagine he'll be spending some time with her....."

"It's a business trip Lily..."

"Well there's always time for socializing in the city that doesn't sleep, no? I can't imagine anyone going there and not taking some time out to enjoy the city....."

Lily laughs that by the time Ted comes back, Angela will be no more than a divorce proceeding to him and she can't wait to see it happen. Angela goes to slap Lily but she catches her hand.

"Un-uh. Not today, lady. You just remember what you've done to me and think who should be slapping who here. You're lucky I haven't completely torn you apart yet....."

Angela laughs. "Seriously Lily, as I told you before, you're way out of your league. You don't want to mess with me...."

"I'm not afraid of you Angela. Not one bit. Actually, I think it's the other way around- you're terrified right now. Of me. Of losing Ted. But most of all, you're afraid of yourself......or at least the real you. The thing about you Angela is that I don't have to do a thing- you'll find a way to wreck your life all by yourself.."

Lily releases Angela's hand and gloats her way out of the office.

(EXT: Baja, Mexico)

----Cruz and Angel eat their Mexican fiesta, attempting to enjoy the food. Angel is antsy about who's going to meet with them and what they're going to find out. He's frustrated that they've finished their meal and have heard nothing yet. Cruz goes to pay the check but Angel tells him to wait- they need to stick around. Cruz says they don't have to leave- he's just taking care of the bill. When the waitress brings it back, a paper slips out when Cruz opens it up. They unfold it and it's a map, with instructions on it. They say for the SBPD rep to meet them at the warehouse, with all of the sign and sworn affadavits as well as $250,000 cash. Angel says he wasn't expecting them to ask for so much money but Cruz says the SBPD and the DA's office have given him full authority to meet their demands. The instructions say for Cruz to meet them the next day, after sundown, while Angel is to wait at the Hotel for instructions on where to pick up Marta. It also says that they'll be in contact first thing in the morning.

"Well....this is it I guess......You ready?" Cruz asks.

"Ready as ever" Angel replies.

The camera fades over to Cisco, talking to his boss on the telephone. He tells the person that everything's gone according to plan and Castillo took the bait and came down with Angel. He says that it's all set for the next day.

"After tomorrow, boss, Cruz Castillo will be taken care of....."

"Good" the muffled voice says "And the first phase of my plan will then be complete......."

THE END..................for TODAY

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